Legal Secretary, Correctional Litigation

DHRM • Richmond, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides full range of legal and administrative support to 2-4 litigation attorneys. Responsibilities include typing, proofreading and formatting legal documents, briefs and correspondence, filing, answering telephones, responding to citizen inquiries, creating/maintaining legal databases, managing docket/correspondence control for attorneys and record keeping. Duties may include backup responsibilities for case management database.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Word, encompassing the preparation of litigation documents including briefs, memoranda and correspondence
• Typing skill of at least 65-70 wpm
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work proficiently in an intense, litigation-deadline environment
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player in covering the work of others when the situation demands

Nice To Haves

• Experience in LawBase
• Experience in Excel
• Experience in Netdocs

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of legal and administrative support to 2-4 litigation attorneys
• Type, proofread, and format legal documents, briefs, and correspondence
• Handle filing duties
• Answer telephones
• Respond to citizen inquiries
• Create and maintain legal databases
• Manage docket/correspondence control for attorneys
• Perform record keeping
• Provide backup responsibilities for case management database

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed